Klarna(US:KLAR) Businesswire·2026-02-17 19:25Core Viewpoint - Klarna Group plc is facing a securities fraud class action lawsuit due to significant losses incurred by investors following its IPO and subsequent financial disclosures that revealed a substantial increase in credit loss provisions [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Klarna Group plc conducted its IPO on September 10, 2025, selling 34.3 million shares at $40 per share [1] - Following the IPO, the company's stock price has significantly declined, closing at $31.63 per share on November 18, 2025, after a 9.3% drop due to negative financial results [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - In its third quarter 2025 financial results, Klarna reported a 39% increase in its provision for credit losses, attributed to changes in market and product mix, particularly an increased share of the U.S. market in its Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) [1] Group 3: Legal Proceedings - The class action lawsuit alleges that Klarna's management made materially false and misleading statements regarding the company's business and operations, particularly underestimating the risk of increased loss reserves shortly after the IPO [1] - Investors who acquired Klarna securities in connection with the IPO have until February 20, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit [1]